Job Description
Closing date: 28-09-2026
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Family Law Solicitorn £34,000 to £48,000 dependent on experience plus up to £15,600 in performance incentives (paid quarterly) and excellent benefits (Work Level 6A).
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Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Sheffield – hybrid working between home and one day a week in the office https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy (opens in new window)
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Co-op Legal Services is different to traditional law firms. We’re not owned by wealthy partners or shareholders, but by over 7 million members across the UK. And everything we do is dedicated to supporting our clients in their hour of need.
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Due to continued growth of our Family law team, we’re looking for motivated NQ and Associate Solicitors to join us at Co-op Legal Services.
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In this role, you'll manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end to end with a client focused approach to targets. You won’t need to bring a following of clients with you as we’ll source these for you.
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Why this job matters
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Your expertise will help guide clients through important moments, and you’ll work closely with your team to share knowledge, support each other, and deliver the best service possible. As a fast-growing business, we’re committed to supporting your development and providing you with the opportunity to shape our future.
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What you’ll do
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- Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation to get the best results for your clients, administrative and secretarial support will also be provided
- Use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately
- Meet individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets
- Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence
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What you’ll bring
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- Qualified as solicitor / CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters
- Strong experience with matrimonial finance cases
- Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets
- Good general IT skills including use of a case management system
- Great relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with all types of people and provide excellent customer service
- A high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills
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Why Co-op?
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At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
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- Competitive salary
- Coaching, training, and support to help you develop
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Annual incentive scheme
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
- Discounts on Co-op products and services
- Free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
- Quarterly bonus payments based on your billable hours
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A place you’ll belong
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We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
n We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
n Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.
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